Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Evening in Upper Darby on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Hershey, PA
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
94 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
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6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hershey, PA
Tony Clay
Trip Overview
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Hershey, PA covers 94 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Chester Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 94 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lansdowne Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Hershey, PA is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Hershey, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lansdowne Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Darby Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Chester Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mid-County Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Schuylkill Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 202 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Lansdowne Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Hershey, PA.
1
Start on West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Providence Road
2
Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lansdowne Avenue
3
Continue on Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
4
Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Chester Pike
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
6
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 76 West: Valley Forge
8
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
11
Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mall Boulevard
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
13
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 West: Harrisburg
15
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
60 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim
17
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
18
Keep slight left to continue on PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey
148 ft
·
10 sec
·
PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey
19
Turn left onto Lebanon Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lebanon Road
20
Turn straight onto Horseshoe Pike
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Horseshoe Pike
21
Continue on East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
22
Continue on Horseshoe Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Horseshoe Pike
23
Continue on East Governor Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Governor Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Governor Road
25
Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Governor Road
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Homestead Lane
23 ft
·
Homestead Lane
27
Exit the roundabout onto Homestead Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Lane
28
Turn left onto Meadow Lane
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Meadow Lane
29
Turn right onto Homestead Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Road
30
Turn left onto East Chocolate Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Chocolate Avenue
31
Turn right onto Park Avenue
233 ft
·
10 sec
·
Park Avenue
32
Turn right
358 ft
·
30 sec
33
Turn right
338 ft
·
25 sec
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hershey, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Upper Darby, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Upper Darby, PA
This is one driving day of about 94 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Upper Darby, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hershey, PA
The final approach into Hershey, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hershey, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.55 one way
$31.11 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $17.02 | $34.04 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.22 | $36.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.88 | $41.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.16 | $6.02 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hershey, PA
Evening in Hershey on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 4m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Hershey, PA covers 94 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Chester Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47 miles from Upper Darby, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Hershey, PA is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Hershey, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Upper Darby, PA to Hershey, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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